Good interview Kenny . For those few vital years , for us Maiden fans , Derek was kind of the 6th member of the band i reckon. Sensationally talented and totally integral to Maidens succsess visualy and merchandise wise. To this day, on bedroom walls, music rooms , rehersal studios , and human bodys (either clothing or tattoos) , Maiden fans around the world still proudly display his attention to detail and craftsmanship with those Maiden covers, ...and the bands art department has struggled to come up with anything any where near his stunning work since he wielded the pen and brush for them. Onya Riggsy.
Derek, you downplay your early art to the point that I want to cry. Those street lamps alone made a HUGE influence on my childhood and life overall. I obsessed over your art. You'll never know I guess. Bloke outside of Chicago here. Born and bred.
Couldn't wait to see the new album each year. The music was amazing. The artwork incredible. They put so much effort into everything. NO music today even comes close. Thank you Derek and Maiden!
Derek Riggs , You are one of my original inspirations for pursuing art throughout my life. It's really good to get your personal perspective on the realities of your experience with this medium . After watching this interview I am shocked to realize that you have not been compensated nearly enough for your contribution to the iron maiden legacy. As good as their music was and is, Your album cover designs were a CRUCIAL part to their success! Every single iron maiden fan that I have ever known has always held to this shared understanding. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT YOU DESERVE FINANCIAL ROYALTIES for your INTEGRAL CONTRIBUTIONS to their brand. Not to mention what your artistic contribution has done for the heavy metal rock industry as a whole! I THANK YOU PERSONALLY FOR YOUR SHARED INSPIRATIONAL ARTISTIC TALENT! I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL!
Great interview. The Sabbath cover for Mob Rules was painted by Greg Hildebrandt who sadly passed away this week. It was not originally painted for Sabbath and was changed much like Electric Matthew to suit the bands album aesthetic. The nude lady painting Derek mentioned is likely to be a famous work by Edouart Manet called the Luncheon. I think Derek was at Wessex on 24th or 25th Nov 1979 allowing time to make the changes to the art and the band to get it photographed and into the factory in time to print the sleeves before the album was released in April 1980. Hope that helps the comment section out. ;)
i can take or leave eddie.....it's his backgrounds and skies that blew my mind as a kid (and still do). the art for the first 2 maiden records and associated singles absolutely captivated me-the way he managed to perfectly capture that seedy, inner city vibe.
Let me tell you, you will never know how much this interview with the GREAT Derek Riggs means to me. I started with Maiden in 1985 and it was Derek Riggs’ artwork that brought me to Maiden first. Not the music. He sold as many Maiden albums in the 80s as the band’s music did-if not more. I still love them, but it sorely grieves me how little respect and money Derek received for what he did for Iron Maiden. He did A LOT for their legacy and success. I’m not sure Derek Riggs would simply take it, but Steve Harris should write him out a very lovely letter of thanks and attach a 5 million dollar check to it.
Yeah and the band and management treated him pretty badly unfortunately, low pay and gave him very little time to finish, and I'm a huge Maiden fan (I've met them all except Dave). Absolutely love his art, we used to draw his signature in our school books 😂
The interesting part is that Mob Rules album that Riggs didn't like because he says they copy Maiden...is that in fact that album was released before Iron Maiden get their musical style that resembles so much with the Mob Rules album that we can listen in later albums such as Numbers of the Beast, Powerslave...
Amazing artist. Lucky that he wound up with the right concept at the right time when presenting to SH. He has excellent attention to detail. Just look at the Poweslave or Cannot Play with Madness covers.
The interesting part is that Mob Rules album that Riggs didn't like because he says they copy Maiden...is that in fact that album was released before Iron Maiden get their musical style that resembles so much with the Mob Rules album that we can listen in later albums such as Numbers of the Beast, Powerslave...
Great interview, one of my favourite ailbum covers that Derick painted is Budgie - Nightflight, for me it's an early mixture of Powerslave and Somewhere In Time - but with a alien spacesuit wearing budgie with a spaceship a top of a pyramid like structure, check it out!!
My son is 3 and half years of age, and he loves the Killers cover. He is also a lil bit cautious, not in a frightened way, more curious. He always says: Eddie ist ein cooler Hund, meaning: Eddie is a cool bloke!
'The Golden Goose is on the loose, and never out of season'. Maiden's goose that laid them golden eggs was shabbily treated and let go. He's right. Maiden now are merchandise sellers occasionally putting out music, not musicians putting out merchandise.
Good interview Kenny . For those few vital years , for us Maiden fans , Derek was kind of the 6th member of the band i reckon. Sensationally talented and totally integral to Maidens succsess visualy and merchandise wise. To this day, on bedroom walls, music rooms , rehersal studios , and human bodys (either clothing or tattoos) , Maiden fans around the world still proudly display his attention to detail and craftsmanship with those Maiden covers, ...and the bands art department has struggled to come up with anything any where near his stunning work since he wielded the pen and brush for them. Onya Riggsy.
He might be the number 1 reason for Maiden's success. How many people were drawn in by the artwork before they heard the music?
Derek, you downplay your early art to the point that I want to cry. Those street lamps alone made a HUGE influence on my childhood and life overall. I obsessed over your art. You'll never know I guess. Bloke outside of Chicago here. Born and bred.
The greatest art Derek ever made, to me, it's Somewhere in Time. Perfect album and artwork.
Couldn't wait to see the new album each year. The music was amazing. The artwork incredible. They put so much effort into everything. NO music today even comes close. Thank you Derek and Maiden!
Derek Riggs ,
You are one of my original inspirations for pursuing art throughout my life.
It's really good to get your personal perspective on the realities of your experience with this medium .
After watching this interview I am shocked to realize that you have not been compensated nearly enough for your contribution to the iron maiden legacy.
As good as their music was and is,
Your album cover designs were a CRUCIAL part to their success!
Every single iron maiden fan that I have ever known has always held to this shared understanding.
I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT YOU DESERVE FINANCIAL ROYALTIES for your INTEGRAL CONTRIBUTIONS to their brand.
Not to mention what your artistic contribution has done for the heavy metal rock industry as a whole!
I THANK YOU PERSONALLY FOR YOUR SHARED INSPIRATIONAL ARTISTIC TALENT!
I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL!
Big mistake by Maiden getting ride of Derek, the cover artwork has never been the same since.
Great interview. The Sabbath cover for Mob Rules was painted by Greg Hildebrandt who sadly passed away this week. It was not originally painted for Sabbath and was changed much like Electric Matthew to suit the bands album aesthetic. The nude lady painting Derek mentioned is likely to be a famous work by Edouart Manet called the Luncheon. I think Derek was at Wessex on 24th or 25th Nov 1979 allowing time to make the changes to the art and the band to get it photographed and into the factory in time to print the sleeves before the album was released in April 1980. Hope that helps the comment section out. ;)
I was 8 in 81,I seen Eddie on the album cover in the store,im still a Maiden and Eddie fan, thanks Dereck
i can take or leave eddie.....it's his backgrounds and skies that blew my mind as a kid (and still do). the art for the first 2 maiden records and associated singles absolutely captivated me-the way he managed to perfectly capture that seedy, inner city vibe.
Agreed!!
Good point!
Eh? 😂 Eddie is great!!
Amazing interview! Thank you, as an art fan and a Maiden fan this is so exciting to see and to find out more of the stories behind the artwork
Let me tell you, you will never know how much this interview with the GREAT Derek Riggs means to me. I started with Maiden in 1985 and it was Derek Riggs’ artwork that brought me to Maiden first. Not the music. He sold as many Maiden albums in the 80s as the band’s music did-if not more. I still love them, but it sorely grieves me how little respect and money Derek received for what he did for Iron Maiden. He did A LOT for their legacy and success. I’m not sure Derek Riggs would simply take it, but Steve Harris should write him out a very lovely letter of thanks and attach a 5 million dollar check to it.
I’ve met Derek and he’s an eccentric chap, but has a genuine heart of gold.
Hard to believe all these incredible works of art were done so quickly and off the cuff. Insane!
Yeah and the band and management treated him pretty badly unfortunately, low pay and gave him very little time to finish, and I'm a huge Maiden fan (I've met them all except Dave). Absolutely love his art, we used to draw his signature in our school books 😂
Yes. I always had his signature on my folders and papers!@@MrBillRizer
Brilliant interview! Thanks so much 👍
so genuine Derek is
The interesting part is that Mob Rules album that Riggs didn't like because he says they copy Maiden...is that in fact that album was released before Iron Maiden get their musical style that resembles so much with the Mob Rules album that we can listen in later albums such as Numbers of the Beast, Powerslave...
Amazing artist. Lucky that he wound up with the right concept at the right time when presenting to SH. He has excellent attention to detail. Just look at the Poweslave or Cannot Play with Madness covers.
Cannot play with madness?
@@ldogin *can't
@@colbillington *Can I
Amazing artist still have loads of posters etc and of course the album covers excellent stuff up the IRONS
🤘🤘
How could you not like Dio era Sabbath
i'm with derek on this one
Me too
Sabbath with Dio
Sounded to much like rainbow.
A few good tracks.
Cheers!
The interesting part is that Mob Rules album that Riggs didn't like because he says they copy Maiden...is that in fact that album was released before Iron Maiden get their musical style that resembles so much with the Mob Rules album that we can listen in later albums such as Numbers of the Beast, Powerslave...
Great interview, one of my favourite ailbum covers that Derick painted is Budgie - Nightflight, for me it's an early mixture of Powerslave and Somewhere In Time - but with a alien spacesuit wearing budgie with a spaceship a top of a pyramid like structure, check it out!!
Great album cover
Derek is a wonderful guy!
Excellent interview.
Wonderful video .
My son is 3 and half years of age, and he loves the Killers cover. He is also a lil bit cautious, not in a frightened way, more curious. He always says: Eddie ist ein cooler Hund, meaning: Eddie is a cool bloke!
So pissed I didn't hear about this in time...I go to Hudson Ale Works all the time, great place.
Derek 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
'The Golden Goose is on the loose, and never out of season'. Maiden's goose that laid them golden eggs was shabbily treated and let go. He's right. Maiden now are merchandise sellers occasionally putting out music, not musicians putting out merchandise.
It’s the album art that’s helped maiden sell millions of
Jack in the box alarm clock, Eddie.. the one request.
Would like to see the rejected Fear Of The Dark artwork…
Lol I think it was Denny Wilcock who “stole” the font and created the Maiden logo
This guy reminds me of Slipknot song
People=shit